Ammeter Bypass a Must?

Just have a question regarding ammeter bypass. I don't have a radio or high draw accessories that use alot of electricity. At one time my ammeter gauge petered out. The strip at the back burned and no more reading. No burned wires or bulkhead connectors, surprisingly!!! Also alternator is stock low amp. Question is is it absolutely needed to bypass or am I looking for trouble at not addressing this.
It’s so painless in my opinion that there’s no real reason to not do it. Just another less potential problem to eliminate down the road.

Jake