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Suzuki Gsf 1250 sa vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Gsf 1250 sa
88%
MOT pass rate · 9 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gsf 1250 sa (88%) 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 Gsf 1250 sa Suzuki Vitara
MOT pass rate 88% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 12% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.4 ✓ 1.8
Dangerous-fault share 3% 2% ✓
Average mileage 24,828 mi 72,554 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 9 108,056

Most common faults

Suzuki Gsf 1250 sa

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  2. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
  3. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
  4. Central Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 1250 sa (88%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Gsf 1250 sa 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.