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I would also add that it depends upon the circumstances of why you signed the noncompete. Were you given anything in return for your signing? Was it required as part of your hiring contract? Basically, you must have received consideration for signing the noncompete. Consideration could be $$$ or just offering you the job. I've seen problems where someone is already employed and asked (told) to sign a noncompete. Just keeping your job is not consideration. A bonus for signing is consideration.
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An interesting point. My offer letter included verbiage that said I would sign the company's standard t's and c's. But I never did it. 5 months later HR contacted me and said I must sign immediately. I did so and dated it as such. Not sure that matters.
Also, I'd received a signing bonus which would be paid back if I resigned since I've been there less than the required duration.
Do I proactively tell the prospective new employer about the non-compete and risk losing the opportunity? Or should I at least wait until I have an offer in hand? Thoughts?