Suzuki Gsx1300r vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Gsx1300r
88%
MOT pass rate · 4,974 vehicles
More reliable
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Gsx1300r is the more reliable of the two — 88% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Gsx1300r | Suzuki Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 88% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 12% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.6 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 2% |
| Average mileage | 27,852 mi | 72,554 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 4,974 | 108,056 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Gsx1300r
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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 Gsx1300r is the more reliable of the two — 88% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Suzuki Gsx1300r 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.