Suzuki Gsf650 sak5 vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Gsf650 sak5
79%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gsf650 sak5 (79%) 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 Gsf650 sak5 | Suzuki Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 79% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 21% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 26,817 mi | 72,554 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 108,056 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Gsf650 sak5
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 4 into 1 collector. (6.1.2 (a))
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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 Gsf650 sak5 (79%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Gsf650 sak5 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.