LOT 263

2002 Honda Z50J ' Monkey Bike' Registration no. FB02 LGL Frame no. Z50J-MB2009 Engine no. unable to locate

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Lot 263

2002 Honda Z50J ' Monkey Bike'

The Autumn Stafford Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|11 October 2026, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

2002 Honda Z50J ' Monkey Bike'
Registration no. FB02 LGL
Frame no. Z50J-MB2009
Engine no. unable to locate

No class of motorcycles is more collectible than Japanese mini-bikes, particularly those of the Honda 'Monkey Bike' family, which have ben highly prized since the original Z100's arrival back in 1961. Offered here is an example of the rare and collectible 2002-series Honda Z50J Monkey, a quite rare limited edition built solely for the Japanese market and not officially sold abroad.

This example was first registered in the UK on 6th November 2012 and is still registered to its first UK keeper. The current odometer reading is 683 kilometres. No previous history is known. The Monkey is fitted with a Takegawa 88cc 'big bore' conversion (the 2012 purchase invoice is on file and the removed standard parts are included in the sale). The machine ran recently but nevertheless will require recommissioning before further use. Sold strictly as viewed, the Honda comes with copy HMR&C correspondence; a VMCC Statement of Search dating document; an MoT (expired 26th June); sundry invoices; and a V5C Registration Certificate.
Offered with key

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Saleroom notices

The engine number is: AB27E-1012981.

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