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R903 OCK

1997 Suzuki Marauder

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

26,194 mi
Last recorded26,194 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Marauder19,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 OCK
MakeSuzuki
ModelMarauder
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 26,194 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 26,054 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 25,749 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2022 25,018 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 24,326 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 23,768 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 23,374 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 22,727 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 21,707 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 21,339 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 21,305 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 19,944 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 19,944 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 17,849 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 17,835 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 17,304 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 17,290 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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R903 OCK is a 1997 Suzuki Marauder in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R903 OCK, 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 R903 OCK registered?

R903 OCK is a 1997 Suzuki Marauder, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is R903 OCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R903 OCK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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