Shaken
"Shaken" (Japanese car test)
In Japan, cars must pass a test every two years called "Shaken". It is a total car test and it is designed to keep un-roadworthy cars off the road and aids in the turnover of newer vehicles.
If you have perfectly maintained car, you have to pay about US$1,000 for
Shaken! This price does not include consumption parts or the repair fee. On the whole, most people don't maintain their own cars. Shaken is the only time many japanese car owners have maintenance performed on their cars. Almost all cars put through Shaken are done so by car dealers.
Shaken costs are comprised of:
- Basic inspection technical fee 35,000Yen
- Weight tax (below 1000kg) 25,200Yen
- Compulsory insurance 28,450Yen
- Shaken act fee 8,000Yen
- Consumption tax 5%
Total = 101,482Yen
If your car needs some repairs, add the costs to the total.
The Shaken tests include:
(1) Speedometer test
(2) Static Brake test
(3) Front wheel alignment test
(4) Exhaust gas test (CO, NOx)
(5) Head light beam angle test
(6) Maintenance check by official inspector.
(7) others
Modifications are not looked upon lightly by Shaken officers.
Hope this helps
Jason
