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Suzuki Gsf1200 vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Gsf1200
85%
MOT pass rate · 12,651 vehicles
More reliable
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Gsf1200 is the more reliable of the two — 85% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Gsf1200 Suzuki Vitara
MOT pass rate 85% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 15% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.7 ✓ 1.8
Dangerous-fault share 1% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 32,915 mi 72,554 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 12,651 108,056

Most common faults

Suzuki Gsf1200

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  4. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  5. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  6. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(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 Gsf1200 is the more reliable of the two — 85% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Suzuki Gsf1200 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.