To obtain the model and year of production from the engine serial number, you will need to decode it. The engine serial number is typically located on the engine block or cylinder head. It will consist of a series of letters and numbers.
The first two characters of the engine serial number indicate the model of the motorcycle. For a 1997 Suzuki Marauder VZ 800, the model code is "VZ."
The third and fourth characters of the engine serial number indicate the year of production. For a 1997 Suzuki Marauder VZ 800, the year code is "97."
Once you have decoded the engine serial number to obtain the model and year of production, you can then cross-reference the VIN with this information to obtain further details about the motorcycle. You can do this by using an online VIN decoder, or by contacting Suzuki customer service.