Written off - Insurance advice?

[spoonlamp]

Hi guys. A quick update and maybe the last one on this thread - I asked for them to re-evaluate and after nearly 2 weeks the insurers have got back to me saying that

" The vehicle has been a previous C total loss..."


This wasn't mentioned anywhere on any paperwork I got when I bought the bike?


Even if this is the case, the thing has been passing MOTs and was still valued and insured for £2k - should I just take the £1,600 they're now offering (minus excess) and start saving again??