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P218 DRB

1997 Suzuki Marauder

Green Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,928 mi
Last recorded20,928 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Marauder19,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 DRB
MakeSuzuki
ModelMarauder
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 20,928 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 20,928 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 20,050 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 19,153 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 19,145 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working from rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 18,353 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 12,661 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Marauder?

Based on 1,224 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
639
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 13
Drive chain excessively loose 13
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P218 DRB is a 1997 Suzuki Marauder in Green with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Marauder models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.6% with a typical mileage of 19,540 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Marauder fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P218 DRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Marauder typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Marauder is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P218 DRB registered?

P218 DRB is a 1997 Suzuki Marauder, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P218 DRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P218 DRB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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