Suzuki Tl100r vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Tl100r
86%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Tl100r (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 Tl100r | Suzuki Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 86% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 14% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.1 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | — | 72,554 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 108,056 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Tl100r
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
- Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(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 Tl100r (86%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.