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Suzuki Gsf 1200 k3 vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Suzuki Gsf 1200 k3
92%
MOT pass rate · 42 vehicles
More reliable
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Gsf 1200 k3 is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Gsf 1200 k3 Suzuki Vitara
MOT pass rate 92% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 8% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.4 ✓ 1.8
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 27,083 mi 72,554 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 42 108,056

Most common faults

Suzuki Gsf 1200 k3

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  3. Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Offside Rear Lower brake rod modified
  6. Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both rear inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suzuki Vitara

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fuel pipe/s corroded
  4. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Oil leak

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Gsf 1200 k3 is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Suzuki Gsf 1200 k3 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.