old 3er before 1980 48 ps from 2013 ?

servus municipality, maybe one knows here, my neighbor made his license before 1980, that is, he is allowed to drive 125ers. I mean the one in ner mopedzeitung stood when he took a practical exam in 2013 he is allowed to drive up to 48 ps. means that he can then drive more cubicle than 125? the left to the greeting jochen