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Suzuki Gsxs 125 x al9 vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Gsxs 125 x al9
85%
MOT pass rate · 173 vehicles
More reliable
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Gsxs 125 x al9 is the more reliable of the two — 85% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Gsxs 125 x al9 Suzuki Vitara
MOT pass rate 85% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 15% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.9 ✓ 1.8
Dangerous-fault share 7% 2% ✓
Average mileage 10,847 mi 72,554 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 173 108,056

Most common faults

Suzuki Gsxs 125 x al9

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  4. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
  5. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  6. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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 Gsxs 125 x al9 is the more reliable of the two — 85% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Suzuki Gsxs 125 x al9 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.