Motor-vehicle inspection (Japan)

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Shaken ( ?? ) , contraction of Jid? sha Kensa T? rokuseido ( ????????? , "car inspection registration system") , is the name of vehicle inspection program in Japan for motor vehicles over 250 cc in engine displacement.

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Reason for existence

On-site inspection system to ensure that vehicles on Japanese roads are well maintained and safe to be on the road. Another reason is to determine if the vehicle has been illegally modified. Unauthorized vehicles and vehicles that are considered unsafe will have red stickers with the following items: fuseikaizousha ( ????? ) (Illegal Vehicle) is yellow and the date of the vehicle is declared unfit to be on the road.

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Registration and fees

The registration and inspection process can be done by the owner of the vehicle even though it is generally contracted to professional mechanics or dealers. The cost for shaken is split as follows:

• Administrative costs
• Inspection fee
• Vehicle insurance is required
• Vehicle weight tax

For new registration, there are additional fees for registration and number plate.

A typical third party is shaken for a small or normal passenger vehicle between ¥ 100,000 (US $ 806) and ¥ 200,000 (US $ 1,612). However, this price often includes a large service charge so that the self-administered shake cost is much lower, although the exact price depends on the size, weight and age of the vehicle.

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Renewal period

Initial inspection takes place on the first registration of the vehicle and inspection updates should then be made at specified intervals thereafter.

Vehicles with engine displacement below 250 cc (15 cuÃ, in) are exempt and therefore do not need to undergo examination.

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Test process

The shaken process involves these steps:

1. Exterior inspections to ensure vehicles meet Japanese exterior regulations and do not have any illegal exterior modifications such as extreme body kits that enhance the exterior dimensions.
2. Check wheel alignment to make sure the vehicle has an in-line wheel and can be rotated properly.
3. Speedometer checks to ensure accurate vehicle speedometer.
4. Headlamp checks to ensure that the vehicle headlights are installed and aligned correctly.
5. Brake checks to make sure the brakes work properly.
6. Exhaust/muffler inspection which includes testing of carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon emissions along with exhaust noise levels.
7. Inspection undercarriage that includes viewing the suspension section.

If the car does not meet one of the tests, the car must be repaired and retested before it is passed.

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Requirements

Exterior

• Tailpipes: Tailpipes are not allowed to jut past the car body, but tailpipes mounted on the side of the vehicle are allowed.
• Body kit/Aero parts: Aerodynamic mirrors, windage trays underneath the tail of the car and body kit using front bumper spoons are allowed. However, all aerodynamic parts must be fitted and printed properly so that they are flush with the car body.
• Fenders and Overfenders: All fenders and overfenders (including widebody style-kits) should not inhibit car wheel changes (which must be 30 degrees inward and 50 degrees outward).
• Spoilers: All spoilers (aftermarket or OEM) should not be wider than the back of the car and should be wound into the trunk of the car.
• Lights and reflectors: Front, side, and rear turn signal; brake lights, headlamps and rear lights, hazard warning lights, rear reflectors, low and high beam headlamps are all required. Reflectors and lamps and fog and Sidemarker driving lights are permitted. All devices must function correctly and transmit or reflect the color of light required.
• Windows: No colors can be present in the driver and passenger side windows but commercial UV window blockers are allowed. Lexan windows are not allowed unless approved on a case by case basis. Stickers/banners on the windshield and back glass are not allowed. etching on windows, with the exception of VIN information, is not allowed.

Speedometer

The car's speedometer is tested by raising it to the dynamometer. Vehicles will be accelerated to 40 km/h twice and vehicle speedometer readings will be recorded; if the reading is different, it will not pass.

Headlamps

All headlamps must be of an approved type, designed for left traffic, emit white or yellow light, and directed correctly.

Exhaust and Emission

Cars under 10 years can emit no more than 1% carbon monoxide, and no more than 300ppm of unburned hydrocarbons. Cars older than 10 years can release up to 4.5% carbon monoxide and up to 1200ppm of unburned hydrocarbons. This emission standard is governed by the Japanese Emissions Standards Act. High flow catalytic converters are allowed. All oxygen sensors must be in conjunction with the oil capture tank. Exhaust sounds are tested at a 45-degree angle, 50 cm (20 inches) from the exhaust pipe outlet. Vehicles up to 10 years old can emit no more than 96 decibels; older vehicles are allowed 103 dB.

Suspension

Busing should not be damaged or in bad condition. All control groups must be in a working state. No corrosion in the spring, strut, or other suspension components. If the car has a 4 wheel steering then it should work. Vehicles must also meet minimum height requirements to be checked by referring to the lowest part of the vehicle (excluding the suspension component). For vehicles with wheelbase 200-249 cm, they should be 8 cm from the ground and vehicles with their 250-299 cm wheelbase should be 9 cm from the ground. For all other vehicles for every 50 cm over 299 cm in the wheelbase add 0.5 cm to the minimum height and for vehicles under 200 cm in the wheelbase subtract 0.5 cm to the minimum height.

Interior

General interior equipment must remain intact (ie: dash). Roll cages (must have pads around bars) and carpet removal are allowed. The bucket seat should be 420 mm from left to right, but should not be more than 450 mm from the left exterior to the right exterior side (total seat width). An aftermarket seat made of fiber-reinforced plastic is not permitted. Every hole or tear in the seat should be affixed or fixed. Older vehicles

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Older vehicles

As people get older, keeping them to the required standards can be expensive. Most Japanese are not involved in mechanical repairs, and as a result, mechanics can charge high prices. Vehicles that can not pass inspection are not allowed on public roads. Unwanted vehicles must be exported or destroyed and recycled. Many Japanese used vehicles are exported after they are no longer cost-effective to keep them in service in Japan.

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See also

• Vehicle checks
• MOT Test (English)
• National Car Test (Republic of Ireland)
• Fitness Order (New Zealand)

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References

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External links

• Light Motor Vehicle Inspection Organization
• National Agency of Vehicle Inspection (Japan & amp; UK)
• Guide on Motor Vehicle Inspection and Registration (Japan)

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