Suzuki Vitara vs Suzuki Xs 650 savage: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Suzuki Xs 650 savage
73%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Vitara (76%) and Suzuki Xs 650 savage (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Vitara | Suzuki Xs 650 savage |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% ✓ | 73% |
| MOT failure rate | 24% ✓ | 27% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 72,554 mi | 12,529 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 108,056 | 1 |
Most common faults
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
Suzuki Xs 650 savage
- Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
- Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Vitara (76%) and Suzuki Xs 650 savage (73%) 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.