Suzuki Gs850 gn vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Gs850 gn
93%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gs850 gn (93%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Gs850 gn | Suzuki Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 93% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 7% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.1 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 50,830 mi | 72,554 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 108,056 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Gs850 gn
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
- Rear brake binding slightly
- Rear wheel slightly stiff in rotation
- Front and Rear tyres slightly cracked to side walls
- All indicators are permanently masked out and not used.
Suzuki Vitara
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gs850 gn (93%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Gs850 gn report Full Suzuki Vitara report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.