Skip to content

Suzuki Gsx500 vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Gsx500
71%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gsx500 (71%) 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 Gsx500 Suzuki Vitara
MOT pass rate 71% 76% ✓
MOT failure rate 29% 24% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 0.9 ✓ 1.8
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 34,380 mi 72,554 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 108,056

Most common faults

Suzuki Gsx500

  1. Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
  2. Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
  3. front brake disc has excessive play
  4. Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
  5. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
  6. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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 Gsx500 (71%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Gsx500 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.