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Suzuki Gsf1250 k-9 vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Gsf1250 k-9
80%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gsf1250 k-9 (80%) 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 Gsf1250 k-9 Suzuki Vitara
MOT pass rate 80% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 20% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.5 ✓ 1.8
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 27,958 mi 72,554 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 108,056

Most common faults

Suzuki Gsf1250 k-9

  1. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
  2. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
  3. front and rear tyres wearing low
  4. Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Offside 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 Gsf1250 k-9 (80%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Gsf1250 k-9 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.