Suzuki Gsx1000s vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Gsx1000s
86%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gsx1000s (86%) 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 Gsx1000s | Suzuki Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 86% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 14% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.2 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 26,075 mi | 72,554 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 108,056 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Gsx1000s
- off side front inner pad material is delaminating
- Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
- Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)
- Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
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 Gsx1000s (86%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Gsx1000s 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.