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Every Suzuki vehicle manufactured since 1981 carries a unique 17-character vehicle identification number. It follows the ISO Institute standards. Our VIN decoder reveals essential specs, recall information, and safety data. Protect yourself from hidden defects. Remember that each company uses specific codes to identify its cars worldwide.
Decoding your Suzuki VIN requires just four simple steps to access manufacturer specifications and safety information.
Search for the vehicle identification number in several standard locations on Suzuki motorcycles and vehicles.
Suzuki cars:
Suzuki motorcycles:
| Key Risk | Impact on Buyers | Mitigation Steps |
|---|---|---|
| Theft Risk | ~850,708 vehicles were stolen in the U.S. in 2024 - a 17% drop from over 1 million in 2023. | se NHTSA and NICB VIN checks, install steering locks or immobilizers, and park in well-lit areas. |
| Unrepaired Safety Recalls | Suzuki had 3 recalls affecting ~3,041 U.S. units in early 2024. | Sign up for NHTSA recall alerts using your VIN; schedule service at Suzuki-certified dealers. |
| Depreciation Over Time | No Suzuki-specific data, but light vehicles generally depreciate ~15-25% in the first year. (Industry standard) | Check VIN-based depreciation guides and compare listing prices across platforms. |
| Odometer Rollback Fraud | ~452,000 odometer fraud cases annually in the U.S.; rolls back ~3.47% of vehicles within 11 years. | Review VIN-based mileage history, compare odometer with service records, and inspect wear and tear. |
| Hidden Flood or Salvage History | NMVTIS/NHTSA title flags detect flood, salvage, and fire branding in VIN reports. | Always run VIN through NMVTIS; request photos and title documentation before buying. |
How to reduce risks: Check VIN reports daily. Monitor recall notifications and verify paper and digital mileage trails to avoid fraud and hidden defects.
| Issue | Affected Models, Symptoms, Avg Repair Cost |
|---|---|
| Front brake master cylinder swelling | 2022-2024 GSX 1300R (high mileage). Soft lever and long stopping distance. ~$200 parts + labor. |
| Rear tire tread separation | 2023-2024 DL800DE. Tire cracking and vibration. ~$300 tire replacement. |
| Drive chain defect | 2024 GSX 8R (low mileage). Chain slack and noise. ~$250 chain + install. |
Each character in your vehicle's unique sequence tells a specific story through a combination of numbers and letters.
There are some other details that Suzuki owners and buyers should know:
Suzuki recalls occasionally define VIN ranges in the 12-17 positions.
Here's an example of how our Suzuki VIN decoder interprets a sample sequence (using VIN: JS2AC35S9P5100768):
| Symbols | Sample | What It Reveals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | J | Japan as the country of origin |
| 2 | S | Suzuki as a manufacturer |
| 3 | 2 | Motorcycle vehicle type |
| 4-8 | AC35S | Model line, engine type, displacement, and body configuration |
| 9 | 9 | Check digit for validation |
| 10 | P | 2013 model year |
| 11 | 5 | Hamamatsu, Japan assembly plant |
| 12-17 | 100768 | Individual vehicle serial number |
Year 2008
Make Suzuki
Model DR-Z400SML
Fuel Type
Engine 0.4L K419-
Made in JAPAN
Our VIN decoder extracts valuable information from each vehicle identification number.
EpicVIN refreshes DMVs so you see the latest recall and title status daily.— Alex Black, CMO, EpicVIN
Run the VIN through our decoder: invalid check digits or unrecognized characters indicate printing errors.
Yes, all Suzuki vehicles, including off-road models, must have the mathematical check digit in position 9.
Thai-manufactured Suzukis typically use "MLS" or "ML1" as the World Manufacturer Identifier in positions 1-3.
Yes, most Suzuki motorcycles have secondary VIN stamps on the frame neck for law enforcement verification.
Recalls target exact production batches with identical defects, using sequential VIN numbers from specific manufacturing dates.
Yes, characters 1-3 and market-specific codes in positions 4-8 indicate the intended destination market.
Yes, the 10th position follows standard model year codes, where "R" represents 2024 across manufacturers.
Suzuki exited the U.S. automotive market in 2012, focusing only on motorcycles and marine products.
ich VIN digit shows engine displacement on Suzuki sportbikes? The 5th and 6th characters usually indicate the engine size, with specific letters representing displacement ranges.
Check the first three characters: Malaysian-built Suzukis typically start with "MHR" or similar country-specific codes.
Check specific locations. These are the windshield base, door frame sticker, chassis plate, or registration documents.
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